Unit Title:
Minutes of the African American History Monument Commission, 1996-2001
Accumulation:
1996-2001
Created:
1996-2001
Creator:
African American History Monument Commission
Physical Description:
1.00 cubic ft. (1 c), 12.00 audiotape(s)
Language:
English
Biography or History:
The African-American History Monument Commission was established by Act 457 of 1996 to determine the design and location on the grounds of the State House a monument dedicated to the collective history of African-Americans in South Carolina. Since no state appropriations were to be provided for its construction, the Commission was empowered to create a tax-exempt nonprofit for the specific role of fundraising. All funds for the monument were gained through private donations from individuals and organizations. A secondary task of the Commission was to study the feasibility of establishing an African-American History Museum and report back to the State House Committee on its findings. The Commission ceased activity in 2001.
Custodial History:
unspecified
Acquisition Information:
African American History Monument Commission
Scope and Content:
This series consists of minutes and associated material of the semiregular meetings of the African-American History Monument Commission. Records may include meeting announcements, agendas, minutes, and material distributed prior to or during the meetings.
Appraisal Information:
unspecified
Accruals:
no
Arrangement:
Series arranged chronologically.
Conditions Governing Access:
none
Conditions Governing Use:
none
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements:
none
Other Finding Aid:
none
Location of Originals:
South Carolina Department of Archives and History, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Alternative Form Available:
Microcassette audio tapes exist for most of the meetings and are filed with the paper minutes. Audio cassettes in the series have been digitized. Digital audio files are available through the South Carolina Electronic Records Archive (SCERA), which is maintained by the Archives.
Related Material:
none
Bibliography:
none
Other Descriptive Data:
none
Processing Information:
None
